Moving Knowledge: The Installation of Books at Butler Library (silent, 1932)
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✎ Suggest a correctionThis silent footage captures the relocation of books and materials at Columbia University in 1932. The scene unfolds with workers unloading books from Butler Library and transferring them across the quad to Low Library. The film offers a glimpse of the university's campus life, featuring several charming shots of Columbia students posing in front of Butler Library. This film highlights a pivotal moment in the history of one of the university's most iconic libraries, reflecting the academic dedication and community spirit of the time.
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